LF Broadband has partnered with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), a global industry association dedicated to ensuring seamless, secure, and interoperable wireless connectivity. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between the open source and wireless broadband communities, fostering innovation and accelerating the adoption of carrier-grade broadband solutions.

LF Broadband supports a collection of projects transforming broadband networks, including the SEBA reference design for open broadband networks and the VOLTHA open source project for virtualizing multi-vendor Passive Optical Network (PON) systems. The WBA works with service providers, technology companies, and organizations to advance seamless Wi-Fi experiences through initiatives like OpenRoaming and operator-managed Wi-Fi standards.

“This partnership is a natural step toward enhancing broadband networks with intelligent, open, and interoperable solutions due to the alignment of goals shared by LF Broadband and WBA,” said Linux Foundation General Manager of Networking, Edge & Access, Arpit Joshipura. “By bringing together open source innovation and industry standards, we aim to drive the next generation of broadband connectivity.”

“Collaboration is key to realizing the vision of a truly seamless wireless broadband experience,” said Tiago Rodrigues, CEO of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. “By working together with LF Broadband, we can align industry standards and open-source initiatives to accelerate innovation in areas such as OpenRoaming, Quality of Service (QoS), and Quality of Experience (QoE) strategies across key industry groups.”

The partnership will focus on several key areas, including:

● Industry Positioning: Coordinating messaging and strategy to drive awareness and adoption of modular, efficient, and highly automated broadband networks.

● Marketing and Events: Participating in joint speaking engagements, demonstrations, and Linux-based reference designs to showcase cutting-edge broadband technologies.

● Standards and Specifications: Advancing seamless Wi-Fi experiences, including operator-managed Wi-Fi and cross-industry QoS/QoE strategies.